SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) announced that it was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Keys Energy Center project, a 755-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas-fired power project located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The contract will be under SNC-Lavalin Constructors Inc.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced measures to foster competition between companies that offer broadband Internet services. These measures will provide Canadians with more choice and innovative services at reasonable prices.

Koskie Minsky LLP and Lax O’Sullivan Scott Lisus LLP have launched a class action against Hydro One Inc. and four of its subsidiaries that alleges widespread and improper billing and account management practices. The claim is brought on behalf of all of Hydro One’s customers since May 2013.

From the 7th to the 9th of August, the Shrine Circus will be in Ottawa. Animal rights’ activists are opposing it’s visit to Ottawa; protesters will be picketing at the event’s scheduled shows, while informing the public on the dangers of using animals and the cruelty these animals endure for the purpose of human entertainment.Continued…